THE SPACEVIEWER

Magazine Overview

Title: THE SPACEVIEWER
Issue: Vol. 3 No. 2
Date: January, 1961
Publisher: U. F. O. Study Club of Kansas City, Mo.
Motto: "A down-to-earth study of things up in the sky."

This issue of THE SPACEVIEWER, published by the U. F. O. Study Club of Kansas City, Mo., is a non-profit, non-political, and non-sectarian bulletin focused on UFOlogy. The January 1961 edition announces an upcoming lecture by Dr. Wallace C. Halsey and provides updates on club activities and UFO-related news.

Featured Lecture: Dr. Wallace C. Halsey

The main announcement is for a lecture by Dr. Wallace C. Halsey, scheduled for Sunday afternoon, January 8, 1961, at Drexel Hall in Kansas City, Missouri. The subject of his talk is "HUMMING IN THE UNIVERSE." Dr. Halsey is described as a professional engineer, lecturer, scholar, and minister, president of the Christ Brotherhood Evangelistic Association and the College of Knowledge. The lecture promises "wonderful new information" and will cover a wide range of topics including the coming of Space Ships, the story of creation, our solar system, the Pyramids, planetary science, the pineal gland, life on Saturn, the planet Lucifer, and the construction of space ships from various planets. The public is encouraged to attend, with donations of $1.50 for adults and 50¢ for juniors requested.

UFO Sightings and Phenomena

The issue includes a report titled "MYSTERIOUS GLOW IN SKY," referencing an Associated Press release from Thanksgiving Day. This release described a mysterious glow seen in the sky over the Midwest and Eastern United States, noted for being larger than the moon and appearing to trail smoke or a comet-like tail. The article lists various potential explanations offered by experts, including tinfoil chaff from jet aircraft, a weather balloon, the Tiros II satellite, solar phenomena, a rocket, or a flying saucer. The article poses questions about whether these events occurred simultaneously and if a single cause was responsible, expressing curiosity.

Club Activities and Resources

Club Library: The club maintains a growing library of books and magazines on UFOs, sightings, and related material, including some fiction. A. Neal Pinkerton is credited as the book librarian, who has developed an effective cataloging and indexing system. Books are available for borrowing at the library counter during meetings, with a deposit required. Patrons can keep books for four weeks, and options for mailing them back are provided.

Williamson Lecture: The bulletin details a lecture given on November 29 by Dr. George Hunt Williamson on "Footprints of Prophecy." Dr. Williamson discussed his interest in UFOs stemming from the Kenneth Arnold incident in 1947, his radio contacts with intelligences, and a meeting with George Adamski in November 1952 to observe a UFO. During this meeting, Adamski made contact, and Williamson photographed the location and the "spaceman's" footprints, which he believes contain symbols conveying messages about humanity's past, present, and future. Dr. Williamson, an anthropologist, has collected legends from various Native American tribes about "heavenly visitors" and noted that UFOs often appear during times of crisis. Greg Beamer, his assistant, accompanied him.

Unscheduled Meeting: An unscheduled lecture was held in December following the arrival of Major Wayne S. Aho. Due to short notice, Drexel Hall could not be secured, and the meeting took place at Watson Memorial Church in Independence. Major Aho spoke on the spiritual aspects of UFOlogy and his personal experiences.

Tape Library: Ken Priest is the authorized dispenser of lecture tapes. Only members of the U.F.O. Study Club of Kansas City are permitted to make tapes of lectures; others require special permission from the club president, Paul Wheeler.

Other Information

Little Listening Post (LLP): The LLP, based in Washington, D.C., is highlighted as a source of UFOlogy news and information, offering six issues for $3.00. It is published "every few weeks" and contains no advertisements.

Mineralife: A new product called Mineralife, described as a natural mineral food, is being enthusiastically recommended by local individuals who have tried it. It can be obtained from Paul Wheeler and Ken Priest.

Season's Greetings: The issue includes a message of Season's Greetings from Paul and Luella Wheeler and the Executive Board, expressing appreciation to friends and wishing them blessings.

Mailing Address: A portion of the page contains a mailing label addressed to "J. J. Greve, 526 Grant Ave., Brooklyn 8, N. Y.," with "UFO STUDY CLUB KANSAS CITY" visible on a stamp, indicating correspondence related to the club.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the promotion of UFOlogy as a subject worthy of serious, "down-to-earth" study, the dissemination of information through lectures and publications, and the sharing of personal experiences and research within the UFO community. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry and curiosity, as evidenced by the questions posed in the "MYSTERIOUS GLOW IN SKY" section. The club actively engages its members and the public through lectures, a library, and newsletters, fostering a sense of community around the exploration of unexplained aerial phenomena.